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M11.879

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Other specified crystal arthropathies, unspecified ankle and foot

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A joint condition caused by crystal deposits in the ankle and foot, where the specific type of crystal is not further specified and the side is not documented.

Coding Tips

  • •Use only when laterality cannot be determined from the medical record
  • •Clarify with the provider if right, left, or bilateral involvement can be documented for specificity

Code Hierarchy

└M11Other crystal arthropathies└M11.8Other specified crystal arthropathies└M11.87Other specified crystal arthropathies, ankle and foot└M11.879Other specified crystal arthropathies, unspecified ankle and foot
└M11.879Other specified crystal arthropathies, unspecified ankle and foot

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